Life's a laugh - so make the most of it and don't feel too bad about the rest of the world. Just do a little to help every now then.

I will drag my sleek and streamlined body from London to Paris on two unpowered wheels. Now those of you who know me well will appreciate the true enormity of this challenge. I will do this thing to support Greg Scott - who lost his son to the ravages of a particularly nasty cancer (not that I've ever met a nice one!) and has put into place an ongoing and living memorial in the form of this annual challenge.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Shooting Star Children's Hospice will receive your money faster and  an extra 28% will be recovered from the revenue.

If you prefer, you can send a cheque payable to The shooting Star Childrens Hospice c/o Bordengate-Insurance (www.bordengate.com) at 14 Market Place, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HP. Tel 08456 580510